Shrink Films For Sustainable Packaging

Shrink film and sustainable packaging, two terms that don’t seem to belong together. Wondering how shrink film is termed sustainable? While environmentalists encourage us to push back against all kinds of plastic, some alternatives stack well in comparison to their 'greener' alternatives and have a minimal impact on the environment.  Studies show that switching to alternatives such as glass, aluminum, paper, wood, foam, etc. leads to higher greenhouse emissions on the whole. These 'eco-friendly' packaging materials are heavy, require energy-intensive production, and add a hefty shipping cost which is worse for the environment, all aspects considered. For instance, glass packaging is...